Breastfeeding is the doorway to a child’s health. Increasing breastfeeding initiation, duration and exclusivity rates result in decreases in child morbidity and mortality. Long-term public health, family and child benefits are maximized by long-term breastfeeding.

Pennsylvania’s 2008 Breastfeeding Awareness and Support Plan, Mother’s Milk - Food of Health for Pennsylvania Children, recommends activities and partnering opportunities directed towards eliminating barriers to long-term breastfeeding for Commonwealth residents.

You are welcome to download, copy or distribute this Plan in-part or entirety to promote breastfeeding or assist in breastfeeding promotion activities.

Your thoughts and recommendations for future Plan updates are welcomed.  Please call us with your ideas at (717) 772-2763. 

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